Prayers for Pardon and Amendment on Feb 25, 2009 in Prayers for forgivenessI.O most sweet Lord Jesus Christ, I, an unworthy sinner, would beg Thee to be mindful of all holy thoughts which have been Thine from eternity until now ; above all, that one by which Thou, O Eternal Word, didst will to become man.Our Father. . .O mo...

A Prayer for the Priest on Feb 24, 2009 in * PriestsO Lord Jesus Christ, bless, I beseech Thee, Thy servant who has now ministered to me in Thy name. Help me to remember his good counsel and advice, and to perform duly what he has rightly laid upon me. And grant him the abundance of Thy grace and favo...

Prayer Before Performing Penance on Jan 12, 2009 in Prayer Before PenanceSince I have so grievously insulted Thee, O most tender and loving God,by my manifold sins and negligences, I am ready now to make perfectsatisfaction to Thy divine justice to the utmost of my ability. To this end Iwill faithfully and most reverently...

Prayers After Confession on Oct 13, 2008 in Prayers After ConfessionO most merciful God, who according to the multitude of Thy merciesdost so put away the sins of those who truly repent that Thourememberest them no more: look graciously upon me, Thine unworthyservant, and accept my confession for Thy mercy’s sake ;...

Act Before Confession on Oct 12, 2008 in Prayers Before Confession(St. Alphonsus de Liguori)O God of infinite majesty, behold at Thy feet a traitor, who has offendedThee over and over again, but who now humbly seeks forgiveness. OLord, reject me not ; Thou dost not despise a heart that humbles itself : Acontrite he...

Prayer Before Confession on Oct 11, 2008 in Prayers Before ConfessionAccept my confession, O my loving, most gracious Lord Jesus Christ, onwhom alone my soul trusts for salvation. Grant me, I beseech Thee,contrition of heart, and give tears to mine eyes, that I may sorrow deeplyfor all my sins with humility and sincer...

Psalm 142 on Oct 8, 2008 in Penitential PsalmsO Lord, hear my prayer ; hearken to my pleading in your faithfulness ; inyour justice answer me.And enter not into judgment with your servant, for before you no livingman is just.For the enemy pursues me ; he has crushed my life to the ground ; he ha...

Psalm 101 on Oct 7, 2008 in Penitential PsalmsO Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you.Hide not your face from me in the day of my distress.Incline your ear to me ; in the day when I call, answer me speedily.For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like fire.Withered and died u...

Psalm 129 on Oct 7, 2008 in Penitential PsalmsOut of the depths I cry to you, O Lord ; Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication :If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered.I trust in the Lord ; my so...